Ozan Kuday
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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 15, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to ozankuday.com (the “Website”). This Website is owned and operated by Ozan Kuday (“I”, “me”, “my”). I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in an open and transparent manner.

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my Website. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

I may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information I may collect on the Website includes:

2.1. Information You Provide Directly

  • Newsletter Subscription: When you subscribe to my newsletter, I collect your email address.
  • Comments: If you leave comments on a post, I may collect your name, email address, and the content of your comment.
  • Contact Forms: If you contact me through a form, I will collect your name, email address, and any information you provide in your message.

2.2. Information We Collect Automatically

  • Log and Usage Data: Like most websites, my servers automatically collect information when you access the Website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: I may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your activity on the Website. This helps me understand usage patterns and improve the Website. For more details, see the “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section below.

3. How We Use Your Information

I use the information collected for the following purposes:

  • To Operate and Maintain the Website: To ensure the site functions correctly and to monitor for security threats.
  • To Send Newsletters: If you have subscribed, I will use your email address to send you blog posts, project updates, and other content. You can unsubscribe at any time.
  • To Respond to Your Inquiries: To answer your questions and provide support.
  • To Improve the Website: To analyze usage data to understand what content is popular and how I can improve the user experience.
  • To Prevent Spam and Abuse: To protect the integrity of the comment sections and forms.

4. How We Share Your Information

I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. However, I may share your information with trusted third-party service providers to help me operate my Website and business. These include:

  • Email Marketing Services: To manage and send my newsletter.
  • Analytics Services (e.g., Google Analytics): To analyze website traffic. These services may use cookies to collect data.
  • Hosting Providers: My website is hosted by a third-party provider, which has access to server logs.

These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose. I may also disclose your information if required by law.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

A cookie is a small file placed on your device. I use cookies for:

  • Functionality: To remember your preferences.
  • Analytics: To help me understand how you use the Website, so I can improve it.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of my Website.

6. Data Security

I implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. I use HTTPS (SSL) to encrypt data transmitted to and from the Website. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While I strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, I cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
  • The right to rectification: You have the right to request that I correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
  • The right to erasure: You have the right to request that I erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that I restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to object to processing: You have the right to object to my processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to data portability: You have the right to request that I transfer the data that I have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at the email address provided below.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

9. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under 13. If I become aware that a child under 13 has provided me with personal information, I will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at:

Email: me@ozankuday.com